SOLUTION: What is the equation using factoring techniques. (x+5)^2-16=0

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Question 264450: What is the equation using factoring techniques.
(x+5)^2-16=0
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation is (x+5)^2-16=0
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If you want to solve for x by factoring:
It's a difference of 2 squares, (x+5)^2 and 4^2
%28x%2B5%29%5E2-16=0
%28%28x%2B5%29%2B4%29%2A%28%28x%2B5%29-4%29=0
(x+9)*(x+1) = 0
x = -9
x = -1